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Cajun Honey Butter Salmon Recipe

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This Cajun Honey Butter Salmon is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets coated in a rich, sweet and savory honey butter sauce. Enhanced with Cajun spices, garlic, and a hint of lemon, this recipe delivers a harmonious balance of fiery, sweet, and tangy flavors. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets (skin on)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • Salt, to taste

Honey Butter Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges
  • Black sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Rub each fillet evenly with olive oil, then season generously with Cajun seasoning and add salt to taste to enhance the flavor.
  2. Sear the Salmon: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet and sear for about 3 minutes, allowing a nice crust to form. Flip the fillets so the skin side is down and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Make the Honey Butter Sauce: While the salmon is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for a couple of minutes to blend the flavors. Remove from heat and stir in the juice of half a lemon for a fresh zing.
  4. Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared honey butter sauce over the salmon fillets in the skillet. Continue cooking the salmon, spooning the sauce regularly over the fillets to keep them moist and flavorful, for another 3 to 5 minutes or until the salmon is fully cooked through.
  5. Garnish: Once the salmon is cooked, remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, lemon wedges, and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • For a crispier skin, press down gently on the salmon fillets with a spatula when skin-side down during cooking.
  • You can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on your preferred spice level.
  • Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for a brighter flavor.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or a side of rice to complete the meal.
  • Be careful not to overcook the salmon; it should flake easily but remain moist.

Keywords: Cajun salmon, honey butter sauce, seared salmon recipe, quick salmon dinner, spicy honey butter salmon

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